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☞ The hot water outlet situated
on top of
the tank is a 1’’ connection
Add an automatic air vent (AAV) on the hot water outlet and as close as possible
to the tank.
Do not increase the diameter of the hot water outlet pipe, as larger diameter pipes
increases heat losses.
It is strongly recommended that a thermostatic mixer/valve is installed close to
the appliance in order to avoid any risk of scalding.
The appliance drain pipe should incorporate a 1’’ valve. The drain water needs to
be visible either through a tundish or directly to drain.
Refer to BS 8558 for guidance on system design and materials. Pipe work
connected to the appliance should be easily assembled and disassembled.
Ensure that all pipe work is suitably earthed, as close as possible to the
appliance.
Check that the inlet water pressure does not exceed 5 bar. For pressure above
this limit, install a pressure reducing valve.
The condensate discharge must comply with the Building Regulations and Water
Bye-laws. Appliance discharge must not be blocked or modified.
c. Principle of Operation (see Figure -1)
The appliance is equipped with a low Nox burner. The gas passes though the injector
into the burner. The gas valve guarantees the gas flow through the injector by the
setting pressure. The gas flow through the injector entrains secondary air into the
burner tube.
Combusted gases pass from the burner into the combustion chamber and through the
heat exchanger immersed in the stored water. The flue gases pass through the heat
exchanger tubes loosing temperature as they rise through the flue way baffles into the
draught diverter and flue system.
Note: During initial cold firing or sustained high demand hot water draw off, the flue
gases may condense in the flue tubes and drip into the condense tray. The condensate
is discharged to drain from the condense tray.
The thermostat sensor monitors the water temperature in the tank. As soon as the
temperature drops to the set-point value, the controller starts the ignition cycle, and the
burner starts. Once the flame is detected, the burner ignites and the water temperature
rises. Once the correct temperature is reached, the burner switches off. If the overheat
thermostat sensor detects too high a temperature, the burner switches off and the
controls require manual reset.
8. QUALITY OF WATER
The system is intended for the storage and the production of hot water (DHW).
Under no circumstances should this equipment be fired before the cold water supply
to the equipment has been checked and treated, where required. All installations of
hot and cold water supplies shall be thoroughly flushed and cleaned